Schedule

Time Duration Title Speaker
07:30 AM 60 Min Registration and Networking
08:30 AM 20 Min ISPOR Experience Dr. Mohamed Tannira
09:00 AM 30 Min Opening Ceremony
09:30 AM 10 Min Keynote: FIP Experience Prof. Nadia Al Mazrouei
09:40 AM 30 Min Panel Discussion: National Pharmacy Advisory Board: Importance, Challenges, and Solutions to Health Care Needs GCC Pharmacy Society Representatives
10:10 AM 30 Min Interactive Exhibition Tour / Innovation Break
Theme I: Redefining Pharmacy Practice for Value and Outcomes
Moderator: Dr. Mustafa Omer
10:40 AM 20 Min Keynote: Delivering Value-Based Pharmacy Practice: Integrating HTA, Pharmacoeconomics, and Real-World Evidence Prof. Hussain Al-Omar
11:00 AM 20 Min Case Study: Applying Pharmacoeconomics in Oncology: Balancing Innovation, Access and Affordability Dr. Anas Hamad
11:20 AM 20 Min Regional Perspective: Innovations in Pharmacy Practice from the Gulf: Regional Solutions in Supply Chain Dr. Saleh Al Zahrani
11:40 AM 20 Min National Perspective: The Economics of Proper Coding Sh. Mohamed Al Khalifa
12:00 PM 30 Min Panel Discussion: Redefining Pharmacists' Role in Leading the Transition to Value-Based Healthcare in the GCC Chair:
Prof. Hussain Al-Omar
Dr. Saleh Al Zahrani
Dr. Anas Hamad
Dr. Mohamed Tannira
Sh. Mohamed Al Khalifa
12:30 PM 5 Min Flash Presentation: Flash Presentation Ms. Sherry Nasralla
12:35 PM 65 Min Prayer & Lunch Break
Theme II: Accelerating Access to Innovative Medications: From Discovery to Patient Care
Moderator: Dr. Burhannedine Al Awadhi
01:40 PM 20 Min Keynote: Building Effective Clinical Trial Ecosystem: The Pharmacist's Role in Accelerating Innovation Dr. Abdulrazaq Al Jazairi
02:00 PM 20 Min Case Study: Future Models of Community Pharmacy Practice in GCC: From Dispensing to Patient-Centered Care Dr. Nawar Al Otaibi
02:20 PM 20 Min Innovation Spotlight: Innovative Drug Delivery from Pharmaceutical Science to Better Patient Outcomes Dr. Zaina Al Naqeeb
02:40 PM 30 Min Panel Discussion: Accelerating Patient Access to Innovative Medicines in the GCC while ensuring sustainability Chair:
Dr. Abdulrazaq Al Jazairi
Dr. Ahmed Taqi
Dr. Nawar Al Otaibi
Dr. Zaina Al Naqeeb
Dr. Aysha Al Bloushi
03:10 PM 10 Min Break
Theme III: Advancing Pharmacy Through Digital Transformation, Innovation & Strategic Partnership
Moderator: Dr. Huda Jawad
03:20 PM 20 Min Keynote: Digital Transformation in Pharmacy: From Drug Discovery to Personalized Patient Care Dr. Haidar Al Mosawi
03:40 PM 20 Min Application of AI in Drug Discovery Prof. Adnan Bekhit
04:00 PM 20 Min Regional Perspective: The Innovation Exchange: Industry-Sponsored Research as a Pharmacy Workforce Development Tool Dr. Mustafa Omer
04:20 PM 20 Min Panel Discussion: Building a Regional Pharmaceutical Innovation Ecosystem: Bridging Academia and Industry Chair:
Dr. Sumaya Husain
Dr. Haidar Al Mosawi
Prof. Adnan Bekhit
Dr. Mustafa Omer
04:40 PM 10 Min Recap and End of Day 1
Time Duration Title Speaker
08:00 AM 40 Min Registration and Networking
Theme IV: Building Resilient Future Pharmacy Systems
Moderator: Ph. Qumasha Al Mokhadhbi
08:40 AM 20 Min Keynote: Fortress Pharmacy: Resilience of the GCC Pharmaceutical Systems Under Fire Dr. Mohammed Al Shennawi
09:00 AM 20 Min Expert Perspective: Pharmacy Leadership for a Sustainable Healthcare Transformation Dr. Fatma Al Raisi
09:20 AM 20 Min Regional Perspective: From Global Disruptions to National Resilience: Strengthening Medicines Supply Security in Oman Dr. Bushra Alhindi
09:40 AM 20 Min Best Practice Showcase: Risk Management in Pharmacovigilance Dr. Amr Saad
10:00 AM 30 Min Panel Discussion: GCC Health System Resilience Initiatives: Challenges and Success Lessons Chair:
Dr. Fatma Al Raisi
Dr. Aysha Al Bloushi
Dr. Mohammed Al Shennawi
Dr. Amr Saad
Dr. Bushra Alhindi
10:30 AM 20 Min Break and Exhibition Tour
Theme V: Developing the Pharmacy Workforce for the Future
Moderator: Ms. Sherry Nasralla
10:50 AM 20 Min Keynote: Think Global, Train Local: Pharmacy Programs and Research that Meet Global Trends and National Needs Dr. Ahmed Aldemerdash
11:10 AM 20 Min Expert Insights: Artificial Intelligence in Health Professions Education: Opportunities and Challenges Dr. Banan Al Mukhalalati
11:30 AM 20 Min Innovation Spotlight: Transforming Pharmacy Education Through Digital Learning, Simulation and Immersive Technologies Dr. Mohamed Baraka
11:50 AM 20 Min Best Practice Showcase: Transforming Experiential Learning: From Classroom to Clinic to Publication Dr. Sherif Kamal
12:10 PM 30 Min Panel Discussion: Preparing the Future Pharmacy Workforce: Competencies, Innovation and Global Standards Chair:
Dr. Ahmed Aldemerdash
Dr. Banan Al Mukhalalati
Dr. Sherif Kamal
Dr. Mohamed Baraka
Dr. Huda Jawad
Dr. Ahmed Taqi
12:40 PM 70 Min Prayer & Lunch Break
Theme VI: The Future of Therapeutics: Delivering Better Outcomes Through Innovation
Moderator: Ph. Eman Al Aali
01:50 PM 20 Min Therapeutic Update: Efficacy and Safety of Recent Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Cardio-Renal Diseases Dr. Sayed Mahmood Al Qallaf
02:10 PM 20 Min Clinical Update: The Future of Obesity Management: Emerging Pharmacological Strategies Dr. Hussain Taha
02:30 PM 20 Min Clinical Update: Innovations in Asthma and COPD Management Dr. Reyadh Salman
02:50 PM 20 Min Clinical Update: The Future of Antimicrobial Stewardship: From Empiric Therapy to Precision Antibiotic Treatment Ph. Omar Sulaiman
03:10 PM 20 Min Panel Discussion: What will Transform Pharmacy Practice in the Next Decade? Chair:
Dr. Sayed Mahmood Al Qallaf
Dr. Hussain Taha
Dr. Reyadh Salman
Ph. Omar Sulaiman
03:30 PM 10 Min Closing
Time Duration Title Speaker
Industrial Symposiums
11:00 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 1] Novartis Symposium
11:00 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 2] AstraZeneca Symposium
11:30 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 1] Servier Symposium
11:30 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 2] AbbVie Symposium
12:00 PM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 1] GSK Symposium
12:00 PM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 2] Janssen (J&J) Symposium
Sharing Experience
11:00 AM 30 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] From Prescribing to Patients: Tackling Medication Waste Across the Healthcare Journey Ph. Khadija Nawar
Ph. Reem Adam
11:30 AM 30 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] From Pharmacy to Regulation: Exploring the Pharmacists' Role in Protecting Patients Ph. Ali Al Tahoo
12:40 PM 15 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] WEP – Live Talk Prof. Nadia Al Mazrouei
12:55 PM 15 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] WEP – Live Talk Ph. Sahar Al Qahtani
Time Duration Title Speaker
Industrial Symposiums
10:00 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 1] MSD Symposium
10:00 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 2] Wael Pharmacy Symposium
10:30 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 1] STADA Symposium
10:30 AM 30 Min [Al Amwaj Ballroom # 2] Hamad Town Pharmacy Symposium
Sharing Experience
10:00 AM 30 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] The Transforming Role of Pharmacists in Healthcare Dr. Hager Salah
10:30 AM 30 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] The Art of Designing TPN Ph. Sara Ali Isa
12:30 PM 15 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] WEP Live Talk Ph. Iqbal Al Amer
12:45 PM 15 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] WEP Live Talk Dr. Fatma Al Raisi
Oral Presentations
01:30 PM -30 Min [Al Murjan Ballroom # 1&2] Oral Presentations Oral Presenters
Time Duration Title Speaker
09:00 AM 120 Min [Awal Ballroom # 1] Training the Trainers - Developing Future Clinical Pharmacy Preceptors Dr. Sherif Kamal
09:00 AM 120 Min [Awal Ballroom # 2] Research Capacity Building: From Idea to Dissemination Dr. Fatma Al Raisi
11:00 AM 120 Min [Awal Ballroom # 1] From Prompt to Practice: Mastering AI in Health Professions Education Dr. Mohamed Baraka
11:00 AM 120 Min [Awal Ballroom # 2] From Prescription to Precision: How Pharmacy Automation is Redefining Integrated Health Systems Dr. Mohammed Al Shennawi

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